SUMMER 2026 STORIES

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FROM THE EDITOR: CLOSING THE GAP—Evading Eve’s legacy
by Stacey McKenzie

“It is in unburdening ourselves to Him that we can come away with the patience we need for His answers to come and receive the comfort we crave when they don’t. And we show love to Him by continually learning about His ways in the Word and relying on the Spirit’s help to keep them (John 14:23).” Read more.

BUILT TO LAST—When conflict tests our relationships
by Esther Gillingham

“When believers remember the cross, conflict changes. It becomes less about winning arguments and more about growing in Christlike character. Without the gospel, conflict becomes a power struggle. With the gospel, conflict becomes a process of sanctification.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

WHAT COULD BE … FOR OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS
by Sandra McIntosh

Sandra McIntosh is passionate about the next generation. When she thinks of “sons and daughters,” she has hopes of “what could be” – that they will not only inherit the church but take it to the next era with fresh fire. Read more.

A POSTURE OF SERVICE—What Thailand taught me about evangelism
by Travis Holownia

Travis Holownia saw the power of service and of the gospel at work in Thailand. After overcoming his concerns about the logistics behind large evangelistic gatherings, he saw what God can do publicly with hidden obedience. [Full content available to subscribers.]

CALLED LIKE CHRIST—Rethinking singleness in the church
by Kristin Luciano

Have you developed—consciously or unconsciously—a theology of singleness? Is it biblical? Kristin Luciano gives readers something to consider about the way unmarried people experience contemporary church culture. [Full content available to subscribers.]

A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION—Honouring Rev. Gordon R. Upton
by Rich Janes

Rev. Gordon R. Upton’s life has been described as “a long obedience in the same direction.” Rich Janes pays tribute to Rev. Upton, who went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2026. [Full content available to subscribers.]

NOT JUST A PERSONAL PENTECOST—The Spirit’s call to social action
by Joseph Lee Dutko

Joseph Dutko considers the power of the gospel to transform both human souls and the conditions in which their bodies live. He points to the Bible, Pentecostal beginnings and Pentecostal theology as sources of encouragement to pursue both goals. Read more.

HOSPITABLE PREACHING—Mastering the art of invitation
by Elyse Brouwer

When preaching, Elyse Brouwer is mindful of the need for both sound doctrine and sensitivity to the changing nature of listening audiences across Canada. She invites us to consider what she calls “a posture of invitation.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

SPIRIT-SENSITIVE HERMENEUTICAL READING OF SCRIPTURE
by Riku P. Tuppurainen

Why do you read your Bible? Riku P. Tuppurainen’s recently released book, Peace with Scripture: A Transformative, Spirit-Sensitive Interpretation, challenges readers at every level of biblical literacy to invite the Spirit’s guidance in each interaction with God’s Word. [Full content available to subscribers.]

CLEAR EYES AND FULL HEARTS CAN’T LOSE—Making disciples in the sports world
by Benton Gibbons

Sports are an effective way to develop perseverance, teamwork, respect for authority, and more in youth. Benton Gibbons contends it is also a way of engaging large numbers of Canadian families and sports enthusiasts with the gospel. [Full content available to subscribers.]

THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON OLDER AND YOUNGER MINISTERS CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER
by Karl Vaters

“But, beneath it all, we share more in common than most of us realize. We love Jesus, we love people, and we have a passion for our calling. But we sure approach our calling in very different ways. The factors that make a young/old relationship either great or bad are as complex as the people involved. But I’ve seen one reason rise to the top, leaving all other factors in the dust. Things go much better when we listen.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

Our Stories

ERDO: WHEN A LETTER BECOMES A LIFE—Meeting my sponsored child in Honduras
by Anita Wing Lee

“’When I saw him up close, I just gave him a huge hug,’ she said. ‘His mom was beautiful—so gracious. She kept thanking me, saying how much the sponsorship had helped their family. And I noticed right away how neatly he was dressed. That really spoke to me. It showed how well he was being cared for.’” Read more.

MISSION GLOBAL: RECOVERED GREENNESS—Reflections on 30 years of mission ventures in Southern Africa
by John Kerr

“We discovered that investing our lives and ministries in Zambia’s young leaders was bringing some wonderful, holistic benefits our way in return! It was a season of new dimensions of ministry—in teaching and preaching, music and worship, plus many other surprising new gifts that were uncovered simply by responding to the great needs as they arose!” Read more.

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